Matariki - Happy Matariki

MATARIKI is a time Maori celebrate the beginning of a new stage, a new era, a new season, a new year.

Happy New Year!!!

AMI Manu Aute Kite Day

Kite lovers from all over Auckland come together at Ōrākei Marae to celebrate the universal tradition of kite flying – symbolically connecting heaven and earth. 

Watch the sky fill with kites of all shapes and sizes. Attend the morning pōwhiri, enjoy the spectacle in the sky and events at the marae. Bring a picnic and stay for the day. Join us for an inspiring day for the entire whānau. This event is supported by AMI Insurance.

Suitable for: All ages

When: Sat 25 June. Rain date Sun 26 June

9.30am pōwhiri, 10am – 4pm

Where: Ōrākei Marae, 59b Kitemoana Street, Ōrākei 

Cost: Free

• Family Friendly
 
• Wheelchair Access
 
• Free event

SAMOA LANGUAGE WEEK - Daily Phrases

During our Samoa Language week our Samoan teachers shared with staff daily Samoan phrases and sayings. They instructed the staff on the correct pronunciation of words and they had the opportunity to practice it on each other.
Teachers were able to use the sayings in their class.

Samoa Language week - Samoa Day celebration

We concluded our Samoa Language Week with a celebratory Samoa Day Assembly

The day involved staff and students wearing their Samoa attire

 

Then we had our Assembly which was led once again by our Samoan senior students, and assited by our very supportive staff.

Our leaders did an amazing job speaking in Samoan and English

A wonderful turn out from our parents to support their children

We were treated to a variety of entertainment by some of our classes, a Pasifika group acknowledging our Samoa culture through dance, a Siva by our Head girl, our neighbour Clendon Park School, and a special Siva Samoa by our guest speaker: Metotisi Komiti-Faalavaau

 

 

 

CLENDON PARK SCHOOL

Metotisi Komiti-Faalavaau

 

Assembly was closed by one of our Samoan Teachers and families were invited to share a celebratory lunch with staff and students